How to guide to administering a Jext adrenaline auto-injector
Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are prescribed to people with allergies who are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)....
Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are prescribed to people with allergies who are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). They are your first line of treatment. Recognising the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and knowing what to do in an emergency is vital.
In the UK, two types of AAIs are available – Epi-Pen and Jext. They both contain the same type of medication called ‘adrenaline’, which is given by injection. Each device is given differently, so it’s important that you know how to use your AAI device.
If you or your child recently been prescribed an EpiPen Adrenaline Auto-Injector – Watch our video below.
Watch here as Amena Warner, Head of Clinical Services at Allergy UK, demonstrates how to administer an Epi-Pen AAI correctly.
Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are prescribed to people with allergies who are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)....
This Factsheet has been written to provide information on severe allergic reactions which have an immediate or rapid type onset...
Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana- fill – axis) is a medical emergency, common causes of anaphylaxis include food, wasp/bee venom (stings) and...